Fascia is a connective tissue organised as a three-dimensional network that surrounds,
supports, suspends, protects, connects and divides muscular, skeletal and visceral …

Background The hamstring injury mechanism was assessed by investigating the exercise-
related metabolic activity characteristics of the hamstring muscles using a muscle functional …

Objective: To investigate the changes in paraspinal muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) and
composition, using the digital data from lumbar spine MRIs of patients with acute and …

Study Design. Double-blind, randomized parallel sham-controlled trial with concealed
allocation and intention-to treat analysis. Objective. To investigate the effects of an isolate …

Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and critically evaluate
randomized controlled trials of spinal manipulation (SM) vs sham manipulation in the …

Background: Running-related hamstring strain injuries remain a delicate issue in several
sports such as soccer. Their unremittingly high incidence and recurrence rates indicate that …

Background While there is growing evidence for the efficacy of SM to treat LBP, little is
known on the mechanisms and physiologic effects of these treatments. Accordingly, the …

ABSTRACT DORADO, C., JAL CALBET, A. LOPEZ-GORDILLO, S. ALAYON, and J.
SANCHIS-MOYSI. Marked Effects of Pilates on the Abdominal Muscles: A Longitudinal …

Background Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common problem that may have an
effect on the level of functional ability. Imaging techniques indicated the degeneration of …

Background Lumbar multifidus (LM) is regarded as the major stabilizing muscle of the spine.
The effects of exercise therapy in low back pain (LBP) are attributed to this muscle. A current …